1970s Maps of Sterling County, Texas

1. 1971 Map of Forsan, 1974 Print

   

   1971 Forsan

   1974 Print · USGS

   Settled along the Howard and Glasscock county lines in the early 1970s, this area shows a landscape defined by the North Concho River. Researchers can trace the local infrastructure of Forsan and Ross City, locating the High Sch and Cem.

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4. 1972 Map of Sterling City, 1974 Print

   

   1972 Sterling City

   1974 Print · USGS

   Sterling City is shown in the early 1970s at the junction of the North Concho River and Mackenzie Draw. Researchers can trace old property lines and local landmarks like Montvale Cem, the Gaging Sta, and numerous scattered Oil Wells.

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7. 1972 Map of Dog Creek NE, 1974 Print

   

   1972 Dog Creek NE

   1974 Print · USGS

   West Texas ranch and oil country come into focus during the early 1970s, where the three-way border of Tom Green, Coke, and Sterling Counties meets. Researchers can trace the extensive Water Valley Oil Field and Oil Wells along the North Concho River.

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10. 1972 Map of Dog Creek SW, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Dog Creek SW

    1974 Print · USGS

    West Texas ranch country and oil exploration are documented in this early 1970s survey of the Sterling and Tom Green county lines. Researchers can trace the drainage of Little Mulberry Creek or locate remote work sites like an isolated Oil Well and a rural Landing Strip.

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13. 1972 Map of Broome, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Broome

    1974 Print · USGS

    Broome and the Coke County ranchlands are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by water and oil. Researchers can trace rural infrastructure from the China Valley Road to landmarks like Shelving Rock Bluff and the North Concho River.

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16. 1972 Map of Crawford Slide, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Crawford Slide

    1974 Print · USGS

    Coke and Sterling County oil country is captured in the early seventies as the energy industry transformed the landscape. Trace the infrastructure of Jameson Field alongside local landmarks like Crawford Slide, Goat Mountain, and a quiet country Cem.

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19. 1972 Map of Sterling City NW, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Sterling City NW

    1974 Print · USGS

    Sterling County’s ranching and energy landscape is captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace historic water sources and property improvements like the Garrett Windmill, Elliott Well, and the winding Mackenzie Draw.

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22. 1972 Map of Dog Creek NW, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Dog Creek NW

    1975 Print · USGS

    Sterling County ranching and energy extraction come into focus in the early 1970s. Trace the boundaries of the McClure Ranch, locate private Landing Strips, and find active oil wells along the breaks of Coyote Creek.

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25. 1972 Map of Dog Creek, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Dog Creek

    1975 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of Tom Green and Irion counties comes into focus during the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by ranching and energy. Researchers can trace the development of the Funk Oil Field and the sparse settlement at McCrary near Dog Creek.

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28. 1973 Map of Hay Hollow, 1975 Print

    

    1973 Hay Hollow

    1975 Print · USGS

    The West Texas ranchlands at the intersection of Sterling, Tom Green, and Irion counties are documented here in the early seventies. Local historians and land researchers can trace the Cope Field oil infrastructure, old Gravel Pits, and the Model A Windmill.

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31. 1973 Map of Three Bluff Draw, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Three Bluff Draw

    1976 Print · USGS

    Deep in West Texas during the early seventies, this survey captures the rugged country where Reagan and Sterling counties meet. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Lone Joe Ranch and the early footprint of Cope Field.

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34. 1973 Map of Coon Dive Draw, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Coon Dive Draw

    1976 Print · USGS

    Ranching life on the Sterling and Tom Green county lines is captured in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family holdings like McGill Ranch or locate the remote Coon Dive Windmill and Landing Strip.

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37. 1973 Map of Three Bluff Draw NE, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Three Bluff Draw NE

    1976 Print · USGS

    Glasscock County and its neighbors Reagan and Sterling are captured in the early 1970s, showing a West Texas landscape of ranching and early oil infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Pipeline, locate an Oil Well, and find the landmark Barton near the county lines.

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40. 1973 Map of Dripping Springs Draw, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Dripping Springs Draw

    1976 Print · USGS

    Sterling County ranching and energy exploration are captured here in the early seventies. Trace the development of the Santa Fe Ranch and find scattered Oil Wells and Gravel Pits along Dripping Springs Draw.

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43. 1973 Map of Coon Dive Draw NW, 1976 Print

    

    1973 Coon Dive Draw NW

    1976 Print · USGS

    Sterling County ranching and early energy development are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace family history at Edwards Cem or locate the cattle-working infrastructure of the era, including Bull Pasture Windmill and Sterling Creek.

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